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Framed Print of Francesco Lana de Terzi, Flying Boat, 1670
Francesco Lana de Terzi (1631 - February 22, 1687) was an Italian Jesuit priest, mathematician, naturalist and aeronautics pioneer. He was the first to sketch the concept for a vacuum airship and has been referred to as the Father of Aeronautics for his pioneering efforts. In 1663, encouraged by the experiments of Otto von Guericke (Magdeburg hemispheres), he developed an idea for a lighter than air vessel. His design had a central mast to which a sail was attached, and four masts that had thin copper foil spheres attached to them: the air would be pumped out of the spheres, leaving a vacuum inside, and so being lighter than the surrounding air, would provide lift. The airship would be steered like a sailing boat. Each sphere would have had a diameter of 24 feet 7 inches. Terzi calculated that the weight of a sphere would be 396 lbs. He calculated that the air in the sphere would weigh 638 lbs, and would provide enough lift to carry 6 passengers. In 1670, he published a book titled Prodromo, including a chapter which contained the description of a flying ship. A model of his invention is on display at the Smithsonian in Washington, DC. © New York Public Library / Science Source
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Media ID 47349468
1670s 17th Aerial Aeronautics Aircraft Airship Aviation Boat Boats Concept Design Designs Father Fathers Flying Francesco Invention Inventions Italian Italy Jesuit Machine Machinery Machines Navigation Pioneer Seventeenth Vacuum Vessel Vessels
Modern Frame 14"x12" (36x31cm)
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Wood effect frame, card mounted, 10x8 fade resistant photo print. Overall outside dimensions 14x12 inches (36x31cm). Environmentally and ozone friendly, 40mm wide x 15mm Polycore® moulding has the look of real wood, is durable and light and easy to hang. Biodegradable and made with non-chlorinated gases (no toxic fumes) it is efficient; producing 100 tons of polystyrene can save 300 tons of trees! Prints are glazed with lightweight, shatterproof, optical clarity acrylic (providing the same general protection from the environment as glass). The back is stapled hardboard with a sawtooth hanger attached. Note: measurements provided are estimated outer dimensions, which include both the image and the frame. While we aim to keep sizing consistent, exact dimensions may vary slightly due to differences in print size or production requirements, which may result in a variation in the overall size (up to approximately 2.5cm (1"))
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 16.2cm x 24.4cm (6.4" x 9.6")
Estimated Product Size is 31cm x 36cm (12.2" x 14.2")
